August 2021 Issue

Page 26 August 2021 EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN FREE Print subscribers get FREE classifieds! Print subscribers get FREE non-commercial classified ads! Just email your non-commercial (events, horses/trailers/tack for sale, boarding/lessons/training etc.) classified, 35 words or less to steph@eastcoaste- questrian.net . Be sure to include your name and mailing address as it appears on your subscription label. (Not a print subscriber? Sign up online at eastcoastequestrian.net .) Classifieds can run in more than one issue but must be resubmitted each month. Deadline is the 12th of the month before publication. Calendar of Events Submit events by the 10th of the month preceding publication to steph@eastcoastequestrian.net or P.O. Box 8412, Lancaster, PA 17604-8412 19 Tap Room Thursday Summer Schooling. Waredaca, Laytonsville, MD. (301) 774- 1446 or abitbetterfarm.com. 19-22 Summer Spectacular II “B” Show. The Ridge at River- view, Asbury, NJ. (908) 236-9864 or ridgeshowjumping.com. 20 Horse Auction. Wolfe Agricultural Auctions at The Ey- ler Stables, Thurmont, MD. (301) 748-2924 or wolfeauctions.com . 20 Friday Evening Event- ing. Bucks County Horse Park, Revere, PA. (610) 847-8597 or buckscountyhorsepark.org . 20-22 NJ State 4-H Cham- pionship Horse Show. Gloucester County Dream Park, Logan Twp., NJ. Dreamparknj.com. 21 Pleasure & Ranch Horse Show. Twin Brooks Horse Show Grounds, Harrisburg, PA. (717) 580-4457 or cgk10@yahoo.com . 21 Derby Cross. Fair Hill Natural Resources Area, Elkton, MD. Fairhillinternational.org. 21 Summer Swan Song I Show. Swan Lake Stables, Lit- tlestown, PA. (717) 359-5357 or swanlakestables.com . 21-22 Carriage Driving Clinic with Suzy Stafford. Horse Park of NJ, Allentown, NJ. Horseparkofnewjersey.com. 22 FrederickArea Dressage Show. By Chance Farm, Union Bridge, MD. Frederickdressage.org. 22 Summer Swan Song II Show. Swan Lake Stables, Lit- tlestown, PA. (717) 359-5357 or swanlakestables.com . 22 Above the Standard Show Series Third Annual Sum- mer Celebration. Wyndsor Farm, Elverson, PA. atsshowseries.com. 24 Stephen Bradley Clinic Series. Waredaca Farm, Laytons- ville, MD. sarahgonzalezeventing @gmail.com . 25 Twilight Eventing. Loch Moy Farm, Adamstown, MD. (301) 514-0111 or themaryland horsetrials.com. 25-28 Cheshire Hunt Adult Clinic. Cheshire Hunt Conservan- cy, Unionville, PA. (610) 347-1918 or cheshirehuntconservancy.org . 25-29 AA Hunter, Jumper 4 Show. Princeton Show Jumping, Skillman, NJ. (908) 327-3388 or princetonshowjumping.com. (Continued from page 25) Riding in College is a Very Attainable Goal for Students MM: Our coach normally offers lessons 4 or 5 days a week and there are 3 to 4 different time slots for lessons on those days. Students can ride as much as they want, but typically we ride once to twice a week. Q: How many times does your team typically show each season? SC: Our team typically shows up to 8 times a season in IHSA shows in our region. TP: Typically we will do about 5 shows during the fall semester with Centenary hosting 2 of those. During the spring semester we will compete at 2-3 shows before regionals, zones, and nationals. So about 10 shows for the whole academic year! JS: We go to about 9 regular IHSA Shows a year, plus 3 Tour- naments and a few other outside horse shows. Our calendar is pretty full! CK: Our region usually holds 8-10 regular season horse shows. We’re lucky that most of the shows are unlimited rides, which means that all of our riders can compete. That’s not typical of many regions. We also participate in tournaments, Regional and Zone Championships, and the National Finals. MM: Our team typically shows 7-10 times in the fall semester and 3 times in the spring plus regionals and zones for those who qualify! Q: What do you think pro- spective students should know before joining a college eques- trian team? SC: I think they should know that while college riding might not be what they are used to, especially if they are not hunter-based riders, it is still an incredibly fulfilling experience. It is an amazing way to bond with other horse-loving stu- dents as well as find a way to ride horses while still being connected to their school and other students. TP: Get to know your coaches- it is really important to not only find a knowledgeable instructor, but also one that will take a personal interest in all of their riders. It is really hard to ride to your best and grow as a rider when you don’t have a coach fully supporting and push- ing you to be your best. JS: Be coachable, and enjoy the team camaraderie aspect of being on an IHSA or ANRC team – the success of every rider mat- ters! For many riders, it's their first team experience. It can be so rewarding, and will inevitably build lifelong friendships. Work hard, and have fun with it! CK: I encourage prospective riders to come to campus for a tour and if possible, to take a lesson with the team. I think it’s so important that riders know if they feel comfortable with the teaching styles of the coaching staff. It is also helpful for them to see how the riders interact with each other and with the coaches. Academics should come first. Once you determine your major choices and decide what size school you want, then incorporate your riding goals into your college search. When you go to tryouts or join a team, be prepared to take instruction and work hard. Be committed to learning. What we love about the intercollegiate system is that it takes riding from an individual to a team sport. Be ready to help out and cheer on your team- mates! MM: To any prospective students, if you are hesitant about joining the team, because you feel like it may be too advanced or even that it is a “step down” from what you currently show in, give it a chance! IHSA is totally differ- ent than any other horse show you will ever do, and it makes you a better, stronger rider. You will also make friendships and con- nections that will last a lifetime, and in college it can be intimidat- ing to make new friends. (Continued from page 23) 25-29 ERAHC Virginia Classic Horse Show. Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VA. (301) 520-5350 or halcyonfarm@ hotmail.com . 26 Thursday Morning Horse Show. Bucks County Horse Park, Revere, PA. (610) 847-8597 or buckscounty horsepark.org . 26-29 PJC Memorial AQHA Horse Show. Gloucester County Dream Park, Logan Twp., NJ. Dreamparknj.com. 28 Unrecognized Starter Horse Trials. Fair Hill Natural Resources Area, Elkton, MD. Fairhillinternational.org. 28 Open Team Penning. Red Man Ranch, New Freedom, PA. ksgra.org . 28 Schooling Dressage Show. Bucks County Horse Park, Revere, PA. (610) 847-8597 or buckscountyhorsepark.org . 28 Making Strides Hunt- er Jumper Show #5. Breezy Run Farm, Church Hill, MD. Breezyrunfarm.com. 29 Frederick Area Dressage Show. Celebration Farm, Union Bridge, MD. Frederickdressage. org. 29 Open Show Series. Plain- field Riding Club, Wind Gap, PA. (610) 349-8653 or Facebook: Plainfield Riding Club. 31 Cross Country School- ing Night. Fair Hill Natural Resources Area, Elkton, MD. Fairhillinternational.org. SEPTEMBER 1 Steven Bradley Clinic Series. Covered Bridge Farm, Woodbine, MD. (301) 774-1446 or stevenbradley.com . 2-5 Quentin Fall Classic (A). Swan Lake Stables, Lit- tlestown, PA. (717) 359-5357 or swanlakestables.com . 3 Horse and Tack Auction. RSD Horse Auctions, Kear- neyville, WV. (304) 876-8326 or rsdhorseauctions.com . 3-5 The Ridge Show. The Ridge at Riverview, Asbury, NJ. (908) 236-9864 or ridgeshow jumping.com . 4-6 Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show. Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds, Glenmoore, PA. ludwigshorseshow.com . (717) 509-9800  www.eastcoastequestrian.net Coming in September! The Dressage at Devon Preview! ALSO!! BONUS DISTRIBUTION at the Dressage at Devon showgrounds, at the Plantation Field International 3-Day event, Ludwig's Corner Horse Show, the Devon Fall Classic, and all September Swan Lake, Princeton Show Jumping and The Ridge at Riverview shows! Plus...a Real Estate Showcase! Deadline: August 12 EVENTS HORSES HORSES Saddlin' Up for Breast Cancer Trail Ride. Lunch, Raffles and Prizes. Sat., Sept 18 at the Tuckahoe Equestrian Center, Queen Anne, Md. Camping available. FMI jacquiecowan@ comcast.net / 410-215-4979 / http://www.facebook.com/ TuckahoeEquestrianCenter/events August 5 - 8, PA EQUINE COUNCIL MEMBERS ONLY ANNUAL GATHERING (and trail ride) – Marienville, PA. Board Mtg 6:00 Aug 7. Public Welcome to mtg. Contact Aleta 888-304-0281 or secretary@ pennsylvaniaequinecouncil.org . ERAHC Virginia Classic Horse Show. Aug. 25-29, Vir- ginia Horse Center, Lexington, VA. Dressage-Breed—Work- ing Equitation. Contact Jeanne Bond, halcyonfarm@hotmail. com or 301-520-5350. FARMS Horse Boarding, private Farm in Pedricktown, NJ. Full Board-Stall opens to your own one acre grass field with run-in shed $275 Mo. or Rough Board $150 Mo. - 856-299-3616. FARMS TRAINING: Westfield Farm LLC, Tailored for horse and own- er. ALL Breeds and disciplines. We will make your trail horse safe or a winning show horse. More info at Westfieldfarmllc. com or CALL 717-432-2828. We get results. Quiet, no stress 40-acre facility 10 min. to DE Memorial & Commodore Barry bridges, adjacent to 38 mi. of marked/ GPS trails. Lit round pen/arena, ¼ mi. track, wooded jump & competitive trail courses. $300 pasture/$500 stall board. 609-617-2118. Great Care at Barn in Southern Chester County, PA. Indoor and Outdoor rings, round pen and trails. Stall board $450/month, Field $325. Vet references avail- able, 20+ years experience, nice people. Judy 610-368-3822. Omega Horse Rescue located in Airville, PA has a variety of horses and ponies ready for their forever homes! Please visit our website to see pictures, videos and how you can help! www.omegahorserescue.com MISC. Better than right off the track! The PTHA's Turning for Home, Inc. always has OTTBs that are properly rehabbed, retrained and ready for their new careers. Find your next horse at www.turningforhome.org or call 215-808-7562. HORSE FARM PART TIME HELP NEAR BRANDYWINE HOSP. One weekend day plus one weekday. Mucking, handling mares & foals, barn work. Hard working experi- enced adult. Transportation, references required. Email resume/work history to CEHSOFFICE@AOL.COM OR call 610-466-0501. CATS: Barn homes in Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery Counties, PA. are needed to give rescued strays a chance at life. Cats are neutered, mi- crochipped, and vaccinated; delivered and acclimated. Fill out an application to adopt at StrayCatBlues.org or call 215-631-1851